Irrigator



E. R. PHILLIPS.

IRRIGATOR.

APPLICATION FILED SEPT. I21 IsIs.

Patented Jan. 18, 1921.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

EDWIN R. PHILLIPS, OF EL IPASO, TEXAS.

IBRIGATOB.

Application filed September 12, 1918. Serial No. 253,786.

provements in Irrigators, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to an irrigator for therapeutical use.

It is the principal object of this invention to provide an irrigator which may be used in the treatment of piles and other kindred ailments to relieve the suffering and to impart tone and vigor to the muscles of the parts treated. The structure is especially adapted for treating rectal prolapsus. 4

The invention contemplates the use of a special nozzle, through which a liquid may be delivered to thesurface of the mucous coating of the parts to be treated and which will hold the lining and muscles in a manner to permit them to be thoroughly washed with the liquid and thereafter allow this liquid to be drawn off without obstruction to its flow. The device is further constructed to be compact in its design and thus may be readily carried in the pocket of the clothing, if desired.

The invention is illustrated-b Way of example in the accompanying rawmgs, in WhICh Figure 1 is a view in side elevation, disclosing the complete irrigator, with its induction and eduction tubes broken away and a part of its discharge cylinder broken away for the sake of convenience.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal, vertical section disclosing the vital elements of the invention and their relation to each other.

Fig. 3 is a view in transverse section through the head or nozzleof the device, as seen on theline 3-3 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a' view'in transverse section, dis closing the. detailed construction of the nozz1e,'as seenon the line 4-4 of Fig. 2.

Referring more particularly to the drawings, 10 indicates a :cylindrical discharge cylinder which is provided with a threaded flange 11 at its lower end, upon which a finger grip 12 may be detachably secured and to which an eduction hose 13 may be fastened.

The extension 11 is formed with a re v stricted opening leading from the interior of the cylinder 10, while the opposite end of the'cyllnder has continuing straight sides which 0 en to receive a threaded collar 14. This col ar performs the double function of spacing the device, when in use, and of clamping a head-piece 15 in position within the enlarged end of the cylinder. Due to the formation of an annular flange around the margin of the collar the liquid will be confined a manner to insure that it will all be drained into the device. The head-piece is substantially cylindrical throughout its length and has a tapered end portion. An enlarged flange 16 is formed around the lower end of this head and is encompassed by a portion of the collar 14. This collar also engages the shoulder of the head and 17. This pipe is' formed with asemes of outlet perforations which may extend radially through the side wall or diagonally therethrough and convey a liquid through longitudinal serrations 18 in the sides of the head. These serrations are particularly shown in Figs. 1 and 3, where it will be seen that they have outwardly diverging side walls which practically eliminate the entire cylindrical surface of the head and thus provide spaced ribs adapted to support the muscles and tissues of the part to be treated and to permit the water to pass over the exposed parts between these ribs.

The supply tube 17 ispformed with a bend at its lower end which extends outwardly through a tubular extension 19 in the side of the casing 10. This extension is provided with a combined coupling and packing 20, threaded into the extension 19 to seal around the protruding end of the tube 17 and also to connect an induction hose 21 therewith.

It will be understood that a preferable construction of the present device would employ vulcanized rubber in each of the parts previously described except the hose 13 and 21 which may be formed of flexible rubber tubing.

The head-piece is inserted through the orifice of the outer sphincter muscle of the rectum just far enough to nearly approach the inner sphincter muscle without disturbing it, for the inner valve must remain closed during the process of irrigation. The collar at the base of the head will prevent a too deep insert-ion. \Vith the collar firmly seated against the body, the water is forced through the pipe, out through the holes in the pipe and into the space between the ribs of the head. Since the holes in the pipe are drilled at cross angles, or staggered, water in considerable volume is sprayed over the surface of the mucous membrane exposed between the ribs. Since the face of the ribs is turned to an arc of a circle much water is forced over the edges of the ribs by cross-angle spraying and under the membrane resting against the face of the ribs. .The ribbed head may be removed, turned slightly, and reinserted, thus assuring a thorough cleansing of the entire membrane within the anus pocket. The cold Water reduces the feverish condition of the membranes; all the slimes are eliminated and the extrusion of the muscles is, temporarily at least, suspended. The relief to the sufferer is instant and delightful and it may continue for a full day or longer. A minimum of hours is anywhere from five to ten, depending largely on the physical condition of the patient. Both itching and aching piles are treated in the same manner, and With equal success. If the patient so desires hot Water may be used instead of cold Water.

It will thus be seen that the device here disclosed affords a quick, simple and thoroughly hygienic means for cleaning the mucous lining of the anus pocket and is also constructed to be readily cleaned and easily manipulated or carried.

While I have shown the preferred form of my invention as now known to me, I Wish it understood, nevertheless, that various changes in the combination, construction and arrangement of parts may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of my invention as claimed.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is- 1'. In a device of the character described, a cylindrical body, a detachable head comprising a substantially cylindrical body portion, a central cylindrical bore extending partially through the head and longitudinally thereof, longitudinal recesses formed in the sides of the head and extending from the same end thereof and communicating With said bore, an induction pipe extending into the bore and having a plurality of passsages in the side walls thereof adapted to eject-a liquid into each of'the longitudinal recesses, and an annular spacing collar by which said head may be detachably secured to the cylindrical body.

2. In a device of the cl'laracter described, a cylindrical body, a detachable 11 ad comprising a pointed cylindrical body portion, a. central cylindrical bore exteinling partially through the head and longitudinally thereof inwardly tapered, longitudinal recesses formed in the sides of the head and extending from the same end thereof and communicating with said. bore, an induction pipe extending into the bore and having a. plurality of passages in the side walls thereof adapted to eject a liquid into each of the longitudinal recesses, and an annular spacing collar by which said head may be detachably secured to the cylindrical body.

3. In a device of the character described, a cylindrical body, a detachable head comprising a pointed cylindrical body portion, a central cylindrical bore extending partially through the head and longitudinally thereof, longitudinal recesses formed in the sides of the head and cmnmunicating with said bore, an induction pipe extending into the bore, the sides of each recess diverging and meeting at the upper ends thereof and having a plurality of passages in the side walls thereof adapted to eject a liquid at cross angles into each of the longitudinal recesses, and an annular spacing collar by which said head may be detachably secured to the cylindrical body.

l. In a device of the character described, a cylindrical body, a detachable head comprising a substantially cylindrical body portion, a central cylindrical bore extending partially through the head. and. longitiulinally thereof, longitudinal recesses formed in the sides of the head and extending from the same end thereof and :o1nn1unicating with said here, an induction pipe extending into the bore and having a plurality of passages in. the side walls thereof adapted to eject a liquid into each of the longitudinal recesses, and an annular spacing collar by which said head may be detachably secured to the cylindrical body and by which the returning liquid is directed toward the passages formed by the recesses in the sides of the detachable head.

5. In a device of the character described, a hollow cylinder, a hose connection in the lower end thereof, a hose connection in the side thereof, an induction pipe extending from the side hose connection inwardly to the center of the cylinder and thereafter ex tending longitudinally thereof, said. pipe being formed with a series of outlet open-- ings, a detachable head adapted to telescope over the outer end of said induction pipe and having ribbed passageways around the sides thereof in communication with the openings in the pipe and in communication lltl liitl with the cylinder, and an annular flanged In testimony whereof I have hereunto set spacing ring rovided to limit the depth of my hand in the presence of two subscribing penetration o the head to assure the proper Witnesses.

channel for the overflowing liquid as guard- EDWIN R. PHILLIPS. 5 ing against leaka e past the outer edge of Witnesses:

the collar and to etachably secure the same R. F. EBERT,

in position upon the cylinder. EDWARD KNEEZELL. 

